Attorneys representing over a thousand former fighters revealed that more than 90% of the $375 million settlement fund has been successfully distributed, although there are still some who have suffered delays.
The settlement, finalized in March 2025, covers athletes who competed in the UFC between 2010 and 2017 (the Le v. Zuffa class). While the vast majority of eligible claimants have received their money, a small percentage of the funds still need paying. Berger Montague, the lead law firm for the plaintiffs, confirmed the following:
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Total Paid Out: $237,386,515.53
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The Beneficiaries: Payments have reached 984 fighters across 44 different countries.
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Outstanding: Approximately 35 fighters are expected to receive over $1 million each, with the average recovery sitting at roughly $250,000 per athlete.
Attorneys have highlighted several specific “roadblocks” that are currently preventing this:
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Sanctions and OFAC Restrictions: Seventeen fighters reside in countries currently under U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions.
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Competing Claims and Domestic Issues: Ten fighters are facing internal legal battles over their payouts such as claims from ex-spouses in divorce proceedings or liens filed by taxing authorities.
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Inheritance and Estate Complications: In some cases, eligible fighters have passed away since the lawsuit was filed in 2014.
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Child Support Obligations: A number face outstanding legal child support obligations.
“We are working around the clock to distribute settlement payments to the remaining claimants,” Berger Montague said